Board of Directors and Committees
Board of Directors
President: Anna Crane
Vice President: Keasha Martindill
Secretary: Ashley Lorden
Treasurer: Paul Beusterien
At Large: Jeff Cambra, Susan Hauser, & Linda Lyons-Justus
Committee Chairs
Advocacy: Irene Dieter
Campaign Finance: Allan Mann
Communications: Keasha Martindill
Membership: Susan Hauser
Programs: Neil Rubenstein
Voter Services: Open
Youth Outreach: Linda Bytof
Nominating Committee
Anne McKereghan, Susan Hauser, & one LWVA member to be named later
President: Anna Crane
Vice President: Keasha Martindill
Secretary: Ashley Lorden
Treasurer: Paul Beusterien
At Large: Jeff Cambra, Susan Hauser, & Linda Lyons-Justus
Committee Chairs
Advocacy: Irene Dieter
Campaign Finance: Allan Mann
Communications: Keasha Martindill
Membership: Susan Hauser
Programs: Neil Rubenstein
Voter Services: Open
Youth Outreach: Linda Bytof
Nominating Committee
Anne McKereghan, Susan Hauser, & one LWVA member to be named later
Current Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and others with access to our Dropbox may find additional LWVA documents/info here, including a Board Member Toolbox.
Documents
We archive Annual Meeting Kits, Board Meeting Minutes, and Treasurer Reports at our Dropbox site. Our members may email [email protected] to request access to archived these reports. Below are the latest documents.
League Policies, Procedures, & More
Action Alerts
At all three levels of government, the League of Women Voters monitors public policy changes being considered by legislative and executive bodies. Swift action by citizens like you can help elected officials make decisions based on the opinions of their constituents rather than on the opinions of powerful, well-funded special interests. There is strength in numbers; take action now and help us influence policy makers! Sign up for National Action Alerts and emails from the LWV of the US and also for State Action Alerts by the LWV of California.
When you receive an email Action Alert please respond. It takes only a minute or two to send a note to your legislator or to sign a League-sponsored petition. Then, send the alert to your friends, family, neighbors – anyone you think might also add their name in support of our League position.
At all three levels of government, the League of Women Voters monitors public policy changes being considered by legislative and executive bodies. Swift action by citizens like you can help elected officials make decisions based on the opinions of their constituents rather than on the opinions of powerful, well-funded special interests. There is strength in numbers; take action now and help us influence policy makers! Sign up for National Action Alerts and emails from the LWV of the US and also for State Action Alerts by the LWV of California.
When you receive an email Action Alert please respond. It takes only a minute or two to send a note to your legislator or to sign a League-sponsored petition. Then, send the alert to your friends, family, neighbors – anyone you think might also add their name in support of our League position.
How the League Takes Action
The League of Women Voters is a trusted organization that has lasted over 100 years for good reason. We only speak out on issues that we have extensively studied. But we do advocate on issues, and we do hold elected officials and governing bodies accountable. We may criticize a policy or action taken by an elected official, but we do so based on clearly stated League positions. The League of Women Voters does not employ partisan language, and we strive to eliminate any appearance of partisanship.
Sometimes, we do not speak out on an issue if there is another organization in a better position to be heard or more effective, or if we deem that our contribution may not be helpful. The League of Women Voters is methodical and steady, and we report facts, not opinions or hearsay. Moreover, we speak with one voice, meaning that the positions of local Leagues are consistent throughout their state, and their positions conform to those taken by the LWV of the US.
The League of Women Voters is a trusted organization that has lasted over 100 years for good reason. We only speak out on issues that we have extensively studied. But we do advocate on issues, and we do hold elected officials and governing bodies accountable. We may criticize a policy or action taken by an elected official, but we do so based on clearly stated League positions. The League of Women Voters does not employ partisan language, and we strive to eliminate any appearance of partisanship.
Sometimes, we do not speak out on an issue if there is another organization in a better position to be heard or more effective, or if we deem that our contribution may not be helpful. The League of Women Voters is methodical and steady, and we report facts, not opinions or hearsay. Moreover, we speak with one voice, meaning that the positions of local Leagues are consistent throughout their state, and their positions conform to those taken by the LWV of the US.
League Basics Guide
The League Basics Guide contains essential policy and organizational information applicable to every local and state League. It offers advice, guidelines and more detailed information to help leaders develop specific methods of operation to enable a League to accomplish its goals.
The League Basics Guide contains essential policy and organizational information applicable to every local and state League. It offers advice, guidelines and more detailed information to help leaders develop specific methods of operation to enable a League to accomplish its goals.
LWV of Alameda Policies & Mission
Program Planning
For the League, the term ‘Program’ describes the issues that we choose for concerted study, education, and action at every level of government. It is an essential tool for focusing the League’s work to ensure that resources are engaged where they have the most impact. Program planning is part of what makes the League a grassroots organization; each League member can influence the selection of priority issues at each level of government.
Every year we hold a General Membership Meeting in January. At the meeting, we discuss what should be the top priorities for education and action, and whether we would like any positions updated or new studies initiated. We then make recommendations for the upcoming cycles for our local League, and either the National League (even years) or the State League (odd years). At its February meeting, the LWVA Board will vote on these recommendations. Soon after that, it will send a report with input to the National or State League.
The National and State Programs have cycles that start in July, last for a period of two years, and culminate in a convention. During even years (e.g. 2018, 2020), the National League gathers input from local and State Leagues and conducts its convention. State Leagues do likewise for its local Leagues during odd years (e.g. 2019, 2021). The National or State Program Committee will review all responses, and develop a Proposed Program. The process culminates with delegates' adoption of the Program at convention. Find the current Programs for and positions of the LWV of the United States, LWV of California, and LWV of Alameda here.
The LWV of Alameda has a cycle that starts in July, lasts for a period of one year, and culminates in an Annual Meeting in June for its members. Based on our bylaws, members may make a local Program recommendation to the Board no later than two months prior to the Annual Meeting.
The LWV of Alameda Board will consider all recommendations and formulate a proposed program at its May Board meeting. Then at our Annual Meeting, after debate and discussion, a majority vote of those local League members present is required for the proposed LWV of Alameda Program for the next year to be adopted.
For the League, the term ‘Program’ describes the issues that we choose for concerted study, education, and action at every level of government. It is an essential tool for focusing the League’s work to ensure that resources are engaged where they have the most impact. Program planning is part of what makes the League a grassroots organization; each League member can influence the selection of priority issues at each level of government.
Every year we hold a General Membership Meeting in January. At the meeting, we discuss what should be the top priorities for education and action, and whether we would like any positions updated or new studies initiated. We then make recommendations for the upcoming cycles for our local League, and either the National League (even years) or the State League (odd years). At its February meeting, the LWVA Board will vote on these recommendations. Soon after that, it will send a report with input to the National or State League.
The National and State Programs have cycles that start in July, last for a period of two years, and culminate in a convention. During even years (e.g. 2018, 2020), the National League gathers input from local and State Leagues and conducts its convention. State Leagues do likewise for its local Leagues during odd years (e.g. 2019, 2021). The National or State Program Committee will review all responses, and develop a Proposed Program. The process culminates with delegates' adoption of the Program at convention. Find the current Programs for and positions of the LWV of the United States, LWV of California, and LWV of Alameda here.
The LWV of Alameda has a cycle that starts in July, lasts for a period of one year, and culminates in an Annual Meeting in June for its members. Based on our bylaws, members may make a local Program recommendation to the Board no later than two months prior to the Annual Meeting.
The LWV of Alameda Board will consider all recommendations and formulate a proposed program at its May Board meeting. Then at our Annual Meeting, after debate and discussion, a majority vote of those local League members present is required for the proposed LWV of Alameda Program for the next year to be adopted.
League of Women Voters News
The League of Women Voters is organized to parallel the three levels of government: local, state and national. For Alameda, we are the local League, LWV of California is the state League, and LWV of the US is the national League. But we also have a regional League, LWV of the Bay Area, formed by representatives from local Bay Area Leagues.
Read local, regional, state, and national League news below.
Read local, regional, state, and national League news below.
Local News by
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The Voter is our local, League of Women Voters of Alameda electronic newsletter that we publish twice every month by email (aka eBlasts). Each issue contains the most updated national, state, and local League news. Our newsletter also includes League calls to action, information about LWV of Alameda events, and ways to get involved with us.
Occasionally, we send special eBlasts on singular issues, such as reminders of upcoming events or immediate calls to action. |
Area News by
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"The Bay Area Monitor" is the LWV of the Bay Area's newsletter that is published six times a year by email and postal mail. It primarily covers transportation, air quality, water, open space, and land use issues in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
The LWV of the Bay Area also publishes a "Bay Area Monitor Notes" eBlast every week to their subscribers. These eBlasts contain information about news items, event announcements, and updates on past "Bay Area Monitor" articles. |
State News by
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"The Leader's Update" is the LWV of California's newsletter that is published multiple times a year by email. It contains news about their lobbying, advocacy and voter rights efforts, and guidance to local California Leagues.
The LWV of California also sends action alerts on important State legislation. All local California League members should be automatically subscribed to these newsletters and alerts. LWV of Alameda members, if you are not getting them, email LWV of California. |
National News by
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"The League Update" is a newsletter by the LWV of the US that is published twice a month by email. It contains news about their lobbying, advocacy, and voter rights efforts, news from Leagues across the nation, and guidance to all Leagues. The LWV of the US also sends action alerts on important Congressional legislation. All local League members should be automatically subscribed to these newsletters and alerts. LWV of Alameda members, if you are not getting them, use the link below to subscribe. |
